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8th grade science resources for Google Apps and for GATE
Coding with ROBOTS ⭐ Mazes Tracks STEM Robotics Hour of Code Dash Sphero Finch
"This is my absolute favorite robot resource. Students loved to make their own maze and try to get their Sphero through it. It was wonderful for kids to work on teamwork and problem-solving skills.""In one word, "WOW!" My students are obsessed with this product!"Tired of taping mazes all over your floors? Not sure what to do with your class set of robots? Save the tape for STEM challenges and use these coding maze cards instead. Use your robots like Dash, Cue, Sphero, BeeBot, Finch, and Code and
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K - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Teacher ❤️ Favorites ❤️ Bundle Best Sellers in One Place
STEM Activities and Challenges Low Prep Engineering Design Process and Careers
The best variety of low prep STEM activities you'll find! These 20 STEM and STEAM activities can be completed with readily available materials and minimal prep - you can even use these for sub plans! Students will get hands-on exploring different STEM careers with these activities. Each activity is designed to take about one class period however the activity can span across two class periods to give ample time for redesigns and re-testing, or for a repeat challenge using different materials.Thes
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Paper Airplane STEM Activity Project Template Challenge Low Prep Sub Plans
This is the PAPER AIRPLANE STEM ACTIVITY you are looking for! The paper airplane STEM challenge is a fun, hands-on, and EASY to implement force and motion exploration that uses paper. This is the challenge for you. ✅This activity can be used with ANY grade (students will need to be able to fold and crease paper). It's an excellent fine motor skills activity and always produces surprising results. If you are learning about force and motion or measurement, this challenge is perfect for you!✅ What
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Force and Motion STEM project Egg Drop Challenge Engineering Design Process
Looking for a fun way for students to use their knowledge of force, Newton's laws, and practice their engineering skills? This egg drop STEM engineering design process challenge will get your students designing, testing, investigating, thinking like a disciplinarian, and acting as engineers as they improve their egg structures to mimic the Mars rover landing. ✎Print and digital versions This engineering design STEM project includes:✅ Teacher guide for doing the activity✅ Student handouts for t
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Grades:
6th - 8th
STEM Activity Pi Day ➡️ Packaging Engineer Career Exploration Math Challenge ⭕
A STEM activity with a career focus that is great for Pi Day or any time! In this hands-on math challenge, students will be packaging engineers for the day as they determine the best arrangement for a set of circles in the various packages! This 2D STEM challenge is a scaled-down, paper version of what real packaging engineers must accomplish with 3D objects and products. This activity ties in well to Pi Day because the objects are all circles! In a 3D version, these objects could be something l
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2nd - 12th
Middle School STEM Activity | Arcade Game STEAM Task Challenge
Bring this fun hands on Arcade STEM activity into your class! It has been designed to engage middle school students with STEAM challenge, watch their co-operation as they create an arcade game. The activities are quick and easy to set up, and encourage critical math and science thinking, with a focus on team building. Now suitable for home and distance learning with Google slides and worksheet options.~~ Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate STEM/ STEAM into your curriculum? ~~Students
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Middle School STEM Challenges | STEAM Activities | GROWING BUNDLE
Depth and Complexity Frames - Digital - for use with Google Slides™/Classroom™
Editable, digital Depth & Complexity frames are here! Now it's simple for you to create Depth & Complexity frames digitally! This Google Slide file has everything you need to be able to create digital Depth & Complexity frames (or have your students create them!).You will find it incredibly easy to create terrific frames for your students and share them with students, either through Google Classroom™ or even in print (the slides are optimized for letter-sized paper). If you've been t
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3rd - 12th
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Sled STEM Challenge Low Prep Force and Motion STEM Activity or Santa's Sleigh
In this force and motion STEM challenge, students will use the engineering design process to create a fast or s l o w sled. If you are studying force and motion or how friction can affect force and motion, this challenge is the perfect low-prep hands-on activity! *If you would like to make this into a holiday or Christmas challenge, you can call it Santa's sleigh! All other design criteria are the same. Students can even draw and color a "Santa" of their own to put on their sleigh.You will need
Grades:
1st - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
Gingerbread House STEM Coding Activity - Hour of Code
Code a Gingerbread House! In this digital Google Slides activity, students will be introduced to introductory through intermediate coding concepts and techniques. They will then decode a pseudo code (not written in a language but in similar format to some coding languages) and create a digital gingerbread house based on the algorithms in the code.The preview above shows a sample of one of the intermediate follow-up activities, but the main activity is similar in what students will be doing.TOPIC
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4th - 8th
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STEM Journal Digital Version Engineering Design Process
A digital STEM Journal / Notebook you can use with any challenge! This is a digital version for use with Google Drive™, so please only purchase if you have the resources to use it (computers/laptops/tablets, etc. and Internet access). If you have a Google classroom, this is a great way to gain technology fluency while building an e-portfolio of student work. What You'll GetInstructions on using the resource, with examples (10 pages): Also includes instructions for using with Microsoft OneDrive.D
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle
Digital Research Project Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Looking for a distance learning or 100% digital project? This is an independent digital research project in Google Slides that is perfect for distance learning.Students will independently research and present information about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You can easily assign one, some, or all of the natural wonders for this project. Simply delete any unwanted slides prior to sharing or assigning the project. You can also make this project appropriate for multiple grade levels by s
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2nd - 8th
Distance Learning - Virtual Science Fair
Looking for a way to keep your students engaged at home? This product is completely ready to go! Just upload to Google Classroom or whatever platform you choose. Make edits if you wish :)This product walks through the steps of the scienctific method to help students construct a science fair experiment. It provides links for students to look into different science fair topics, slides for each step of the scientific method, notes, and directions for every step of the way. It also includes a letter
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2nd - 8th
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Creative Wheel Enrichment Activity
:: How to Use ::Creative Wheels can be used in ANY subject! You can have students complete a book character study, biography, book study, Social Studies topic, Science topic… the possibilities are endless!RESOURCE INCLUDES:+ Creative Wheel PDF+ Creative Wheel Google Slide+ Creative Wheel Digital or Printout options+ Editable Rubric + Sample pictures from my class projects and a list of ideas on how to use!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Enrichment Activity Growing Bundle
Haunted House Coding Activity - Hour of Code STEM Challenge NO SOFTWARE NEEDED
Code a Haunted House! In this digital Google Slides activity, students will be introduced to introductory through intermediate coding concepts and techniques. They will then decode a pseudo code (not written in a coding language but in similar format to some coding languages) and create a digital haunted house based on the algorithms in the code. You do not need to know any particular coding language to do this activity!The preview above shows a sample of one of the follow-up activities, but the
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4th - 8th
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100 Pieces STEM Station Challenge - 100 Days of School STEM Activities FREE
100 Pieces STEM Stations work great for 100 Days of School or any time of year! Stem Station activities use a variety of items that you already have on hand. Includes a 100% TEXT Editable Google Slides presentation to introduce students to the activity and rules. Simply edit the presentation to indicate the materials students will use, the station rules, and time allowed per station. Also includes EDITABLE STEM Stations Recording sheets. Versatile for so MANY GRADE LEVELS because you can change
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Grades:
K - 8th
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STEM and Growth Mindset - Recognition Tags and Awards for Classroom Management
Growth mindset and STEM go HAND in HAND! These can be used during the school year or as end of the year awards! Geared toward the STEM classroom with a focus on growth mindset, there are a variety of options to choose from to keep your students motivated and on task in your classroom or makerspace. Students can try to collect all 30 recognition tags as a way to show growth throughout the school year! 15 rewards are also included if you would like to offer them instead of tangible goodies - give
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K - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle
Sherlock Holmes for Google Classroom | Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity
Your students will enjoy learning all about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless hero, SHERLOCK HOLMES, with this high-interest, Close Reading, Depth & Complexity Unit!Sherlock Quote analysis and LOGIC Puzzle are included as well!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!With the purchase of this PDF, you will receive a clickable link for access.With the digital version, you have the option to go 100% paperless.These activities are perfect for a background reading unit bef
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: CSI Reading Comprehension | Mystery Science | Google Classroom BUNDLE
Cryptography Unit
This unit is a 13 day unit about different ciphers and how to decode as well as encode using multiple ciphers. There is a hidden series of puzzles with keys to unlock multiple levels of a secret game that leads to a prize you provide for your students! Think Da Vinci Code plus Ready Player One.
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6th - 8th
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Gulf of Mexico - Real-World Environmental Challenges
This project-based learning activity allows students to work in pairs, small groups, or individually while addressing 4 real-world environmental issues related to the Gulf of Mexico. Students will put on their "Marine Biologist" hats to work to research and present their findings. This project was designed for Florida students in grades 4-12; however, it can be easily adapted to address local ecological issues in any coastal community, especially along the Gulf Coast. Students can be assigned
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Middle School STEM Challenges | MAY Monthly STEAM Activities | Grade 5th 6th 7th
Middle School STEM Challenges for May has been designed to engage upper elementary school and middle school students. It focuses on students learning about a fun event that is celebrated during the month and then has students use their inquiry skills to complete a STEM project. All tasks are perfect for busy teachers and for school or home learning as they only use everyday materials. ~~ Are you looking for an easy way to incorporate STEM/ STEAM into your curriculum? ~~These projects make criti
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Middle School STEM Tasks | Monthly Fun STEAM Challenges | YEAR Bundle
CER The Lorax Claim Evidence Reasoning Unit
Watch The Lorax with your class, and have them make a copy of the Google Slide deck provided here. Then, they use the slides to show what they learned about the complicated web of relationships between the ecosystem and the society in the movie. Once they determine the cause and effect of these relationships, they use this to create claims based on evidence about what destroyed the Truffula Trees AND how they might be restored.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-5
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INTRODUCTION TO S.T.E.A.M
Looking for a way to introduce S.T.E.A.M to your students? Wanting a way to pique their interest before starting hands-on activities? These interactive students introduce students to each subject, and also ask them to brainstorm on what that subject is, what could be studied under that subject, etc. The slides have links to science games, a reading from NASA, and a virtual field trip through the Great Pyramids. You have the ability to include your expectations for S.T.E.A.M so students can get a
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6th - 12th
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Engage in Citizen Science (Gifted Science)
Citizen Science is an ideal way for gifted science students to engage in the practice of science. I've created a guide to help learners choose a citizen science project that is right for them, then process that project through the lens of their gifted goals.Want to replace a traditional science fair project with an opportunity to engage in current research, but teach students who aren't identified as gifted learners? Simply have them select two goals that they'd like to focus on as they procee
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4th - 9th
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MATH Graham Cracker House STEM Project with Differentiation.
Have you ever wondered why the size of graham crackers keep getting smaller? Did you know the boxes are also getting smaller? And yet, the crackers are more expensive. How much smaller? How much more expensive? We will explore this in class. MATH. Engineering? Why do homebuilders use triangles to construct homes? We will explore this too. Powdered sugar will be our glue, and graham crackers will be the building material. Students will use candy and other foods (like pretzels, coconut, etc) for
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3rd - 10th
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